Quick answer: Melvados sells affordable frozen lava cakes you heat in seconds at home, while Sweet Cheeks Gelato pairs its molten cake with craft scoops till late. Caro Patisserie does a single-serve French-style dark chocolate cake, and Awfully Chocolate has a giant Baked Lava Pie for a crowd. If you need something dairy‑free and vegan, RÓA Cakes’ dark chocolate cake is your answer – it is rich enough to make you forget there is no butter or egg inside.
When the meal is done and the chat is still going, a warm chocolate lava cake turns a casual catch-up into a proper hangout. It is the shared moment—spoons crossing, the centre oozing out—that makes the night feel settled. Whether you are assembling a last-minute supper at home or looking for a spot that stays open, these are the cakes that bring the evening together.
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Melvados
Melvados takes the hassle out of craving a proper lava cake. Their frozen packs let you stash genuine Belgian chocolate cakes in the freezer, and seventeen seconds in the microwave is all that stands between you and a warm, oozing centre. The four‑piece pack costs $13.50, the eight‑piece is $20 – steady value when a single cafe slice can run you twice that per piece. Each cake is about 100g and the whole range is Halal‑certified, so it is an easy add‑on if you are hosting a mixed gathering. The shop itself is in Bidadari Park Drive, but they deliver island‑wide, so you can just order from the sofa when the craving hits.
The freezer-to-microwave move makes these the ultimate unplanned supper staple. When someone messages the group chat late, you can have four warm centres ready in under a minute. No queue, no dress code—just you, your kakis, and a dessert that feels like a secret only your kitchen knows.
Address: 11 Bidadari Park Dr #B1-07A, Singapore 367803
Phone: 6015 6080
Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM (lunch break 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM)
Price signal: $13.50 for four, $20 for eight
Website: Melvados
This one is for the planner who likes having a shiok dessert up their sleeve. Buy a box, keep it in the freezer, and you are always ten minutes away from looking like you made an effort. Perfect for supper with the kakis or a quick treat after a long week.
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Sweet Cheeks Gelato
Sweet Cheeks Gelato on Tyrwhitt Road gives you the best of both worlds: a warm chocolate lava cake alongside handcrafted gelato. At $5 to $6, the cake is meant to be paired – scoop some Toasted Cereal Vanilla Milk or Blue Pea Chrysanthemum & Valrhona Chocolate on the side, and suddenly you have a dessert that hits hot and cold in the same spoonful. The cafe opens till 11pm on weekdays and 1am on weekends, so it is a solid pick for a late‑night date or a post‑dinner wander with someone who takes their sweets seriously. There is something very Singapore about a place that lets you customise your dessert till midnight without any fuss.
Weekend nights here have a friendly, spill-onto-the-pavement energy. Tables fill with couples and squads pairing cake with inventive gelato scoops, the hot-and-cold contrast drawing happy murmurs. Head down after ten, when the supper crowd drifts in and the pace turns easy and unhurried.
Address: 147 Tyrwhitt Rd, Singapore 207561
Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Friday & Saturday, 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Price signal: $5 – $6 for the cake alone
Website: Sweet Cheeks Gelato
If you are the sort who thinks lava cake is better with a cold contrast, bring a friend and share a few gelato flavours. Also handy if you need a dessert spot after a movie when most patisseries have shut for the night.
Want more molten options? Our full round‑up of Lava Cakes in Singapore has other picks that hit the same spot.
RÓA Cakes
RÓA Cakes does not sell a classic lava cake, but its Midnight™ Grand Dark Chocolate Cake scratches the same itch for a deep, fudgy centre – without any dairy, eggs or gluten. Prices start at $40 for a 4.5‑inch cake and go up to $65 for the 8‑inch. Everything is made with couverture dark chocolate and organic brown rice milk, so the richness comes from the cocoa, not a stick of butter. You pick it up at Kind Kones in The Paragon or have it delivered. It is the kind of cake that wins over sceptics who hear “vegan” and expect cardboard – here you get something so dark and smooth you honestly will not miss the traditional ingredients.
A whole cake that welcomes everyone to the table, no matter what they skip. Pick one up before a dinner party—the deep, fudgy centre becomes a quiet, shared pause once the plates are cleared. No scrambled last-minute baking, just a truly inclusive indulgence that makes the host look effortlessly thoughtful.
Pick‑up location: Kind Kones, The Paragon, #B1-15, 290 Orchard Road, Singapore 238859
Phone (Kind Kones): 9729 9131
Hours: Daily, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Price signal: From $40 (4.5″), $48 (6″), $65 (8″)
Website: RÓA Cakes
This one is die die must try if you are buying for someone with dietary restrictions and you still want to give them a proper chocolate fix. It also works as a birthday cake that nobody realises is “healthy” until you tell them.
Caro Patisserie
Caro Patisserie’s 70% Dark Chocolate Lava Cake is French‑inspired and sold as a single‑serve pot priced at $8.80. Twenty to thirty seconds in the microwave gives you a soft‑melted centre that leans bittersweet, exactly what you want if milky chocolate is not your thing. The cake keeps for seven days in the fridge, so you can buy a couple, warm one up on a Tuesday night and pretend you are at a corner patisserie. Caro bakes from their Joo Chiat and Serangoon outlets, and island‑wide delivery runs $11.90 – free if your order crosses $120.
This single-serve pot is your steady midweek companion. Keep one in the fridge for a Tuesday night when you want something proper but private. A brief heat brings a bittersweet centre that rewards a slow spoon and a clear moment—no need to share, unless the other person looks especially hopeful.
Pick‑up addresses: Joo Chiat and Serangoon (check website for exact units)
Phone: +65 9454 1486
Price signal: $8.80 per single‑serve cake; delivery $11.90, free above $120
Website: Caro Patisserie
Choose this when you want a restrained, grown‑up chocolate hit that feels a little atas but does not cost a small fortune. It is small enough that you can finish it on your own and still feel virtuous.
For a wider look at decadent chocolate cakes, take a peek at Indulge in Singapore’s Finest Chocolate Lava Cakes.
Awfully Chocolate
Awfully Chocolate’s Baked Lava Pie is the grand gesture – $108 for a dessert that feeds 16 to 20 people, built on 60% Belgian chocolate. You warm each slice for 10 to 15 seconds and the inside turns velvety and molten. For a smaller, everyday version, they also sell the Awfully Baked Chocolate Melt, a pack of microwavable lava cakes you can keep at home. With outlets in places like VivoCity and The Paragon, plus next‑day delivery, you can grab the pie for a birthday or office party without much planning. It is the kind of thing that lands on the table and makes everyone stop talking.
Bring out this cake when the whole family or a full table of friends is present. The large-format pie turns dessert into a small ceremony: slice, warm, and watch the molten centre spill. Order ahead, pick up before dinner, and let the oohs and aahs do the rest.
Locations: Multiple stores island‑wide (VivoCity, The Paragon and others)
Phone (VivoCity): 6410 9725
Hours: Typically 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, varies by outlet
Price signal: Baked Lava Pie $108; smaller melts available at a lower price point
Website: Awfully Chocolate
When the occasion calls for a crowd‑pleaser that looks dramatic, the Lava Pie delivers. Just remember to chope a slice for yourself early, because it tends to disappear fast.
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How to choose
Your pick really comes down to how you want to enjoy the cake and who is eating it. If you want a spur‑of‑the‑moment treat at home, a frozen pack from Melvados is the most practical – stash it and zap it. Those who want a dine‑in experience with a cold scoop should head to Sweet Cheeks Gelato, especially on a Friday or Saturday night when most dessert shops would already be closed. Caro Patisserie gives you a single‑serve French‑style cake that feels more personal; the $8.80 price is gentle enough for a solo reward. Large gatherings are where Awfully Chocolate’s Baked Lava Pie shines – it serves a whole table at once and slices out dramatically. Dietary needs shift the equation completely: if someone in your group stays away from dairy, eggs or gluten, RÓA Cakes’ dark chocolate cake is the one that does not compromise on richness. Price‑wise, individual cakes range from about $5 to $8.80, frozen packs come in at roughly $3.40 per cake when you buy four, and whole cakes start at $40 and climb to $108. Remember to check heating times – a few seconds too long and you lose the lava, so follow each brand’s instructions properly.
Comparison table
| Brand | Product | Price | Key Features | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melvados | Chocolate Lava Cake (4 or 8 pieces) | $13.50 (4pcs), $20.00 (8pcs) | Belgian chocolate, Halal-certified, microwaveable | Islandwide delivery, Bidadari store |
| Sweet Cheeks Gelato | Chocolate Lava Cake | $5.00-$6.00 | Pairs with unique gelato flavours | Tyrwhitt Road, limited delivery |
| RÓA Cakes | Midnight™ Grand Dark Chocolate Cake | From $40.00 | Vegan, gluten-free, allergen-friendly | Delivery, pick-up at The Paragon |
| Caro Patisserie | 70% Dark Chocolate Lava Cake | $8.80 | French-inspired, single-serving | Delivery, Joo Chiat/Serangoon pick-up |
| Awfully Chocolate | Baked Lava Pie | $108.00 (16-20 pax) | 60% Belgian chocolate, shareable | Multiple outlets, delivery |
Summary
Singapore’s chocolate lava cake game has something for every mood. Keep a box from Melvados in the freezer for instant gratification, pair a warm cake with gelato at Sweet Cheeks when you are out late, or order Caro Patisserie’s single‑serve cake when the craving is just for you. Big parties call for Awfully Chocolate’s Lava Pie, and if anyone needs a dairy‑free option, RÓA Cakes proves plant‑based can still be deeply satisfying.
Details like prices, hours and availability can change. Please confirm directly with the business before you head down or place an order.
Frequently asked questions
Can I heat up a frozen chocolate lava cake without ruining the centre?
Yes, but you must follow the brand’s timing carefully. Melvados recommends 17–18 seconds on high in the microwave. Caro Patisserie suggests 20–30 seconds from the fridge. Overheat by even a few seconds and the middle can set, so start at the lower end and adjust.
Are there any dairy‑free or vegan lava cake options?
RÓA Cakes’ Midnight™ Grand Dark Chocolate Cake is vegan, gluten‑free, dairy‑free and eggless, yet still deeply chocolatey. The other brands on this list use dairy and eggs in their lava cakes, but you can check with them directly for specific allergens.
Which lava cake works best for a party of about 15 people?
Awfully Chocolate’s Baked Lava Pie is designed for 16–20 people and costs $108. Slice it, warm each piece briefly, and you have a crowd‑sized dessert. Melvados’ frozen packs can also work if you buy several – an eight‑piece pack is $20 and serves eight.
I want to eat my lava cake with ice cream. Which place does this best?
Sweet Cheeks Gelato on Tyrwhitt Road sells a chocolate lava cake for $5–$6 alongside a full counter of gelato. You can pick a flavour like Toasted Cereal Vanilla Milk or Biscoff Cookie Crunch to spoon over the warm cake. It is open until 1am on weekends, so you can pair the two whenever the craving strikes.
What is the most affordable way to get a lava cake fix at home?
Melvados’ four‑piece pack works out to about $3.40 per cake. You heat each one in the microwave for under 20 seconds. For a single‑serve option, Caro Patisserie’s cake is $8.80 and keeps for a week in the fridge – still cheaper than most cafe prices.
Do any of these bakeries offer same‑day delivery?
Melvados and RÓA Cakes offer island‑wide delivery, and Awfully Chocolate has next‑day delivery. Caro Patisserie delivers with a $11.90 fee, free for orders over $120. Sweet Cheeks Gelato is primarily a dine‑in spot with limited delivery. For same‑day requests, it is safest to call the shop and ask.
